SECTIONS 52931-52938 - California Statutes

FOOD AND AGRICULTURAL CODE

SECTION 52931-52938

52931. A referendum of all cotton growers within the district shall
be conducted if a petition, signed by not less than 5 percent of the
cotton growers in the district, is submitted to the secretary, which
calls for a referendum pertaining to the operation of this chapter.

52932. This chapter shall remain operative if either of the
following conditions is met:
(a) Not less than 65 percent of the cotton growers certified by
the secretary who voted in the referendum, voted in favor of this
chapter, and those cotton growers so voting represent at least a
majority of the cotton producing acreage of all cotton growers who
voted in the referendum.
(b) At least a majority of those cotton growers who voted in the
referendum voted in favor of this chapter and those cotton growers so
voting represent not less than 65 percent of the cotton producing
acreage of all cotton growers who voted in the referendum.

52933. Nonreceipt of a ballot shall not invalidate such a
referendum.

52934. If the secretary finds that a favorable vote has been given
as provided in Section 52932, he or she shall so certify and give
notice of that favorable vote to the cotton growers in the district.

52935. If the secretary finds that a favorable vote has not been
given as provided in Section 52932, the secretary shall so certify
and declare all provisions of this chapter inoperative.

52936. In addition to Section 52931, the board may hold a
referendum whenever the board proposes changes to the Acala or Pima
quality standard as provided in Section 52891.

52937. A referendum shall be held if the board proposes to
implement promotion and research funding as provided in Article 9.5
(commencing with Section 52951) of this chapter.

52938. The board may call for a referendum at any time.